Orthopaedic Sarcoma Coordinator /Clinical Administrator Mo te tunga| About the role Orthopaedics is a busy service that provides both acute and planned care to the population of Canterbury and the wider region.
We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Orthopaedic Sarcoma Coordinator / Clinical Administrator to join our team.
This role can be based at Christchurch or Burwood Hospital.
As an Orthopaedic Sarcoma Coordinator / Clinical Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in managing the booking processes for outpatient clinic appointments, elective outpatient/inpatient admissions and provide administration/coordination support to the Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury MDM and goals of the Southern Cancer Network Programme.
You will work closely with Consultants, Team Leader, Service Manager, and Clinical Director/Triaging Clinician to ensure patients receive timely treatment within established guidelines.
As part of the Administration and Clerical Pay Equity Claim settlement, this role has been mapped to National Band 5 / Profile 5C.
Key Responsibilities: Provide excellent customer service to patients, clinicians, and other stakeholders.
Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
Standardize processes using the SI PICS system and Waitaha Canterbury Elective Services Guidelines.
Prioritize patient bookings based on need and planned care requirements.
Manage surgical list utilization as agreed with surgeons and service managers.
Coding and data entry of relevant patient information.
Arrange and coordinate Orthopaedic MDM and work with the MDM Chairperson to ensure they are run in accordance with the MDM terms of reference.
Process Orthopaedic Sarcoma referrals.
Actively collaborate and network with MDM coordinators across the South Island.
Possess excellent communication skills and ability to engage at an advanced level.
Demonstrated data entry skills and experience.
Accurate dictaphone typist skills and ability to understand medical terminology.
Technically savvy – quick at picking up new applications/systems.
Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills with a willingness to undertake training.
Ability to achieve accuracy and maintain attention to detail.
Ability to meet deadlines and work unsupervised.
A team player.
Intermediate to advanced user in the Microsoft suite of products e.g.
Word, Outlook, Excel.
Excellent keyboard skills.
High level of written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated perceptiveness and a proactive approach in an administrator role.
Demonstrated experience working in a demanding environment with clinical teams and/or MDM environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of information systems used in the health sector.
Demonstrated experience in data collection and collation.
Experience of hospital systems including SIPICS, HCS preferred.
Experience working in the cancer sector and understanding about Faster Cancer treatment program.
Broad administrative experience in a health-related field.
Awareness of people of differing cultural backgrounds.
Commitment to standards of excellence and service improvement.
Demonstrated experience organizing, coordinating and facilitating meetings including knowledge on audio-visual and video conference technology.
If you are passionate about providing high-quality patient care and meet the qualifications outlined above, please apply now with your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
"Ko ngatangata, te matua mahi" - Putting people at the heart of all we do" We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coast community.
The culture at Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury is driven by our aMatou Uara (Our Values): Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
Nga hua | Benefits of working at Health NZ Te Whatu Ora When you work at Health NZ, you are part of a wider whanau that will support you along your journey.
We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff.
We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses.
At Health NZ, you are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your unique self.
Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore please apply directly on our career site.
Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.
Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand; if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand, your application will be declined.
Contact Kerri McCarthy on for additional information.
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